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Unmatched Luxury at Semeli Coast Mykonos Resort

Argophilia Travel News

Since June 2024, Semeli Coast Mykonos Resort, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, has been welcoming guests to experience luxury on the Mykonos coastline. With a prime spot on Merchia Beach, this resort boasts 45 plush suites and villas, each featuring a private pool or Jacuzzi with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Hilton’s […]

2 years ago

Santorini Experience 2024: A Sports and Tourism Extravaganza

Iorgos Pappas

The Santorini Experience is back for its 7th year, offering athletes and tourists a unique blend of sports and breathtaking landscapes.

2 years ago

Greece Enforces Goat and Sheep Transport Ban to Contain PPR

Victoria Udrea

To contain the highly contagious infection Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Greece prohibits the transportation of sheep and goats across the country.

2 years ago

Messinia’s Tourism Woes: A Call for Action

Iorgos Pappas

The Hoteliers’ Association of Messinia is raising concerns over misleading narratives about overtourism.

2 years ago

Fire Risk Alert: High Fire Risk in Multiple Regions

Argophilia Travel News

The Fire Risk Prediction Map from the General Secretariat of Civil Protection warns of a very high risk of fire (category 4) for today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. This alert affects several regions, including Attica and islands like Kythira, parts of Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Central Macedonia, Crete, the Ionian Islands, and North Aegean […]

2 years ago

Coast Guard Cracks Down on Passenger and Tourist Ships

Manuel Santos

The Coast Guard is ramping up checks on Greek passenger and tourist vessels imposing fines and sailing bans to ensure maritime safety.

2 years ago

Major Upgrades to Souda and Stylida Ports Funded by Recovery Fund

Manuel Santos

The “Greece 2.0” National Plan is seeing significant investments in the upgrade of regional ports, specifically Souda and Stylida.

2 years ago

Important Update: Handwritten Restaurant Receipts No Longer Accepted Starting August 1, 2024

Kostas Raptis

Visitors and residents in Greece should note that from August 1, 2024, they should no longer accept handwritten restaurant receipts. As of Thursday, August 1, restaurants will be required to issue receipts through machines like registered tills or tax receipt printers. Printed Receipts: A New Standard for Greek Restaurants Starting August 1, 2024, restaurants in […]

2 years ago

Attica Commits €48 Million to Elevate Cultural Tourism

Victoria Udrea

The Attica regional authority has earmarked €48 million to boost its cultural tourism sector. This funding aims to attract visitors interested in unique, thematic experiences. The Greek Ministry of Culture will manage these funds via a public bidding process to undertake various projects. Focus on History and Nature During an event, Governor Nikos Hardalias shared […]

2 years ago

Greece’s Water Crisis Deepens

Mihaela Lica Butler

Prolonged high temperatures combined with reduced rainfall are exacerbating the water crisis in Greece especially as the summer tourist season peaks.

2 years ago

Greece Soars as Top Travel Destination for DERTOUR Customers This Summer

Manuel Santos

Data from DERTOUR reveals noteworthy trends for the travel season from June 1 to September 30, 2024.

2 years ago

Greece’s Short-Term Rental Market in June 2024

Iorgos Pappas

The Greek short-term rental market continues to expand. The total number of units grew from 204,578 last year to 224,860 by June 2024.

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At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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